Multi-factor Authentication
The user is able to set their personal preference Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security mechanism that requires the user to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource such as an application, online account, or a VPN. MFA helps protect against unauthorized access by adding layers of security beyond just a password.
Levels of Assurance (LoA) refer to the degrees of certainty that the person accessing a resource is who they claim to be. LoA is typically categorized into different levels:
Level 1 (Low Assurance): Basic authentication with minimal identity verification requirements.
Level 2 (Medium Assurance): Uses more than one authentication factor, such as a password and a token.
Level 3 (High Assurance): Involves hardware tokens and cryptographic methods for strong identity verification.
Level 4 (Very High Assurance): Highest level, employing biometric information combined with cryptographic tokens to ensure the highest security.
MFA is commonly used to achieve higher levels of assurance by implementing additional verification steps during authentication.
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